Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in South Plainfield, NJ (2026)

South Plainfield, New Jersey has a population of about 24,231. The city’s median household income is $126,063 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of South Plainfield. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $203,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to South Plainfield

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from South Plainfield city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey criminal justice page.

Criminal Justice Wages Near South Plainfield

South Plainfield is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

South Plainfield at a Glance

Other South Plainfield-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Plainfield, NJ – 2.8 mi away (50,636 pop)
• North Plainfield, NJ – 3.4 mi away (22,073 pop)
• New Brunswick, NJ – 6.3 mi away (56,910 pop)
• Westfield, NJ – 6.5 mi away (30,206 pop)
• Rahway, NJ – 7.4 mi away (29,451 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near South Plainfield, NJ?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of South Plainfield. The closest is Strayer University-New Jersey in Piscataway, NJ (3.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Kean University (11.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near South Plainfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near South Plainfield are: Attorney ($203,450), Judge or Magistrate ($196,190), Information Security Analyst ($138,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plainfield instead of South Plainfield?

Plainfield, NJ is 2.8 miles from South Plainfield and has its own set of local criminal justice programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is South Plainfield an affordable place to study criminal justice?

South Plainfield’s median household income of $126,063 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Plainfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

Related Resources

• Online Criminal Justice Programs in New Jersey
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State